Sunday, February 28, 2010
Wait a Minute! NBC Interrupts Olympic Closing Ceremonies for "The Marriage Ref"?
C'mon...NBC couldn't fit in the Olympic closing ceremonies BEFORE The Marriage Ref? They are betting folks aren't changing the channel or going to bed. Will this move backfire and result in bad ratings for both The Marriage Ref and The 2010 Winter Olympic Closing Ceremonies? We'll see. If only I had the CBC to watch!
Sony Pix to Distribute Weinstein Company DVD's
http://www.deadline.com/2010/02/weinsteins-seal-sony-worldwide-dvd-deal/
Nikke Finke reported that Sony will distribute The Weinstein Company films on DVD. This is a nice move for Sony who will get a sizable chunk of TWC home video net profits. Disney did well with Miramax and Dimension. Time Warner did well with New Line, Fine Line and Picturehouse. To read about the deal, check out DHD at the link above.
Nikke Finke reported that Sony will distribute The Weinstein Company films on DVD. This is a nice move for Sony who will get a sizable chunk of TWC home video net profits. Disney did well with Miramax and Dimension. Time Warner did well with New Line, Fine Line and Picturehouse. To read about the deal, check out DHD at the link above.
Friday, February 19, 2010
THR: Shatner in new CBS sitcom "Sh*t My Dad Says"
I sh*t you not. This is from The Hollywood Reporter. The link is below. Do you think CBS has the balls to keep this title? The Shat is the sh*t!
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/con ... 3e0936ab6a
William Shatner in Sh*t My Dad Says
Twitter sensation turned into TV pilot for CBS
By Nellie Andreeva
Feb 19, 2010, 12:03 PM ET
Twitter sensation Sh*t My Dad Says is becoming a TV pilot with William Shatner set to play the larger-than-life dad at the center of it.
The casting of Shatner lifts the contingency on CBS' multicamera family comedy project based on the Twitter account, which has enlisted more than 1.16 million followers since launching in August and has made its creator, Justin Halpern, an Internet star.
The pilot, executive produced by "Will & Grace" creators David Kohan and Max Mutchnick, was originally set up at CBS with a script commitment in November. Now, with Shatner on board, it has been greenlighted to pilot.
Halpern co-penned the script with Patrick Schumacker. Halpern and Schumacker co-exec produce the Warner Bros. TV-produced project whose title is expected to change if it goes to series.
Halpern, 29, had moved back in with his parents in San Diego, and on Aug. 3 he launched Shit My Dad Says, a Twitter feed featuring colorful -- often profane -- comments made by his 73-year-old father during their daily conversations.
Shatner was an early favorite for the role because of his comedic acting chops as well as his successful spoken word renditions that fit the style of the Sh*t My Dad Says zingers. Last year, he did spoken word interpretations of Sarah Palin's farewell address and her best-selling book on "The Tonight Show With Conan O'Brien."
Shatner most recently starred on ABC's legal dramedy "Boston Legal," winning an Emmy for playing another larger-than-life character, self-proclaimed legendary litigator Denny Crane.
He also won an Emmy for playing the character in a guest tint to "Boston Legal's" predecessor, "The Practice."
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/con ... 3e0936ab6a
William Shatner in Sh*t My Dad Says
Twitter sensation turned into TV pilot for CBS
By Nellie Andreeva
Feb 19, 2010, 12:03 PM ET
Twitter sensation Sh*t My Dad Says is becoming a TV pilot with William Shatner set to play the larger-than-life dad at the center of it.
The casting of Shatner lifts the contingency on CBS' multicamera family comedy project based on the Twitter account, which has enlisted more than 1.16 million followers since launching in August and has made its creator, Justin Halpern, an Internet star.
The pilot, executive produced by "Will & Grace" creators David Kohan and Max Mutchnick, was originally set up at CBS with a script commitment in November. Now, with Shatner on board, it has been greenlighted to pilot.
Halpern co-penned the script with Patrick Schumacker. Halpern and Schumacker co-exec produce the Warner Bros. TV-produced project whose title is expected to change if it goes to series.
Halpern, 29, had moved back in with his parents in San Diego, and on Aug. 3 he launched Shit My Dad Says, a Twitter feed featuring colorful -- often profane -- comments made by his 73-year-old father during their daily conversations.
Shatner was an early favorite for the role because of his comedic acting chops as well as his successful spoken word renditions that fit the style of the Sh*t My Dad Says zingers. Last year, he did spoken word interpretations of Sarah Palin's farewell address and her best-selling book on "The Tonight Show With Conan O'Brien."
Shatner most recently starred on ABC's legal dramedy "Boston Legal," winning an Emmy for playing another larger-than-life character, self-proclaimed legendary litigator Denny Crane.
He also won an Emmy for playing the character in a guest tint to "Boston Legal's" predecessor, "The Practice."
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Extra: Kevin Eubanks Leaving Leno
"Extra" has confirmed that Jay Leno's longtime bandleader and sidekick, Kevin Eubanks, is leaving "The Tonight Show," as first reported by Lisa Stanley on K-EARTH 101.
A source tells "Extra" Eubanks "wanted a change" and decided to leave the show, adding that Eubanks wanted to pursue other opportunities. Another source says he will appear on the debut of the revamped "Tonight Show" when it returns on March 1.
In 1992, Eubanks joined "The Tonight Show" band, becoming bandleader two years later. Before he joined the show, Eubanks released numerous albums.
Eubanks was also bandleader on "The Jay Leno Show."
Read more: http://extratv.warnerbros.com/2010/02/kevin_eubanks_quits_the_tonigh.php?adid=021610_right_now_on_extra_extras_kevin_eubanks_quits_the_tonigh#ixzz0fkfN2rJc
A source tells "Extra" Eubanks "wanted a change" and decided to leave the show, adding that Eubanks wanted to pursue other opportunities. Another source says he will appear on the debut of the revamped "Tonight Show" when it returns on March 1.
In 1992, Eubanks joined "The Tonight Show" band, becoming bandleader two years later. Before he joined the show, Eubanks released numerous albums.
Eubanks was also bandleader on "The Jay Leno Show."
Read more: http://extratv.warnerbros.com/2010/02/kevin_eubanks_quits_the_tonigh.php?adid=021610_right_now_on_extra_extras_kevin_eubanks_quits_the_tonigh#ixzz0fkfN2rJc
Saturday, February 13, 2010
NBC Olympics Day 1: Some Sports With Your Commercials?
OK, I know the economics of the situation. However, do any of you folks find the NBC coverage on Day 1 just a bit annoying? Every time I switch between NBC, CNBC or Universal Sports (Sat. afternoon coverage), I tune in on a commercial, a promo or a fluff piece. NBC is squeezing some speed skating in with the commercials on the big network. I still have not caught one minute of women's hockey on CNBC. Every time I switch...commercials. Perhaps it's just my remote. Maybe it's cursed. I'm surprised I haven't seen the GEICO gecko speed skating. The moment the movement stops in the competition...commercials. The second a race ends...commercials. BTW, do Olympic athletes really eat McDonald's? Do they slosh down Coke? I guess with endorsement money they do. Health food authors take note: more burgers...more fries...more soft drinks!!! But really, the fluff and commercials are killing the broadcasts. Perhaps better commercial placement might help. There has got to be a better way.
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Super Bowl Bets -- On Halftime Show!!!
http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2010/02/05/super-bowl-bets-count-townshends-windmills-time-underwoods-anthem/
Here is a nice article in Rolling Stone about the alternative things to be on other than the game:
Super Bowl Bets: Count Townshend’s Windmills, Time Underwood’s Anthem
2/5/10, 2:18 pm EST
When Pete Townshend revealed the Who’s mashup set list for this Sunday’s Super Bowl halftime show, we figured there wouldn’t be a repeat of the gambling havoc that followed Bruce Springsteen’s set list leak a few days before the Super Bowl last year. However, some gambling Websites are still offering up some pretty insane prop bets going into this weekend. Over at Bodog Sportsbook, there’s a trio of Who-related bets, from whether a guitar will be smashed — if you think yes, a $100 bet will win $170 — to what other object the guitar being smashed will hit first (”Floor” is the big 1-to-6 favorite).
However, our favorite Who prop bet: How many times will Pete Townshend do his legendary windmill move? The over-under is 5 1/2, with the Under paying $180 on a $100 bet, meaning that whoever makes odds for these things thinks that Townshend is favored to windmill six times minimum. The prop bet comes with the disclaimer “Windmill move must be a full 360 degree revolution and be shown on TV to be counted for this wager.” Also, with Carrie Underwood set to sing the National Anthem, you can also bet over or under on whether her rendition will last longer than a minute and 42 seconds. (Tip: If you really feel the need to bet on this, you might want to check out the many videos on YouTube of Underwood performing the National Anthem at other sporting events — or, take the over.)
As Rolling Stone reported last year, we single-handedly ruined all prop betting on Springsteen’s Super Bowl performance after alerting our readers which set list option to bet on a gambling Website after the set list leaked during sound checks. Other more incredulous Springsteen prop bets included whether he would pull actress Courteney Cox out of the crowd during “Dancing in the Dark.”
Here is a nice article in Rolling Stone about the alternative things to be on other than the game:
Super Bowl Bets: Count Townshend’s Windmills, Time Underwood’s Anthem
2/5/10, 2:18 pm EST
When Pete Townshend revealed the Who’s mashup set list for this Sunday’s Super Bowl halftime show, we figured there wouldn’t be a repeat of the gambling havoc that followed Bruce Springsteen’s set list leak a few days before the Super Bowl last year. However, some gambling Websites are still offering up some pretty insane prop bets going into this weekend. Over at Bodog Sportsbook, there’s a trio of Who-related bets, from whether a guitar will be smashed — if you think yes, a $100 bet will win $170 — to what other object the guitar being smashed will hit first (”Floor” is the big 1-to-6 favorite).
However, our favorite Who prop bet: How many times will Pete Townshend do his legendary windmill move? The over-under is 5 1/2, with the Under paying $180 on a $100 bet, meaning that whoever makes odds for these things thinks that Townshend is favored to windmill six times minimum. The prop bet comes with the disclaimer “Windmill move must be a full 360 degree revolution and be shown on TV to be counted for this wager.” Also, with Carrie Underwood set to sing the National Anthem, you can also bet over or under on whether her rendition will last longer than a minute and 42 seconds. (Tip: If you really feel the need to bet on this, you might want to check out the many videos on YouTube of Underwood performing the National Anthem at other sporting events — or, take the over.)
As Rolling Stone reported last year, we single-handedly ruined all prop betting on Springsteen’s Super Bowl performance after alerting our readers which set list option to bet on a gambling Website after the set list leaked during sound checks. Other more incredulous Springsteen prop bets included whether he would pull actress Courteney Cox out of the crowd during “Dancing in the Dark.”
Don't Mess With the Boss
Hey, I know people who know Bruce Springsteen. That makes me...nuthin'. OK, but when ASCAP throws Bruce's name around in a lawsuit, they had better check with him first! Here's the deal:
Bruce Springsteen Wants Name Removed From Copyright Lawsuit
Friday, February 5, 2010 at 02:17 PM
On Thursday, the famed rocker Bruce Springsteen demanded that a court remove his name from a copyright infringement lawsuit filed against a bar in Midtown Manhattan.
Filed on Wednesday in Manhattan Federal Court, the suit alleged that Connolly's Pub and Restaurant on W 45 Street cashed in on cover charges from customers who came to hear a Bruce Springsteen cover band, the New York Daily News reports.
The plaintiffs, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, demanded that the bar pay a licensing fee for playing the copyrighted songs, and reportedly named Springsteen as a claimant without his permission.
"Bruce Springsteen had no knowledge of this lawsuit, was not asked if he would participate as a named plaintiff and would not have agreed to do so if he had been asked," the singer's publicity firm, Shore Fire Media, said in a statement.
The ASCAP requires that an annual $2,700 fee be paid by bands or venues that wish to play songs for which it owns the rights.
According to MyFox New York, the ASCAP alleged that Connolly's had been playing copyrighted music without permission for more than two years and had ignored about 20 warnings of alleged misconduct.
Bruce Springsteen Wants Name Removed From Copyright Lawsuit
Friday, February 5, 2010 at 02:17 PM
On Thursday, the famed rocker Bruce Springsteen demanded that a court remove his name from a copyright infringement lawsuit filed against a bar in Midtown Manhattan.
Filed on Wednesday in Manhattan Federal Court, the suit alleged that Connolly's Pub and Restaurant on W 45 Street cashed in on cover charges from customers who came to hear a Bruce Springsteen cover band, the New York Daily News reports.
The plaintiffs, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, demanded that the bar pay a licensing fee for playing the copyrighted songs, and reportedly named Springsteen as a claimant without his permission.
"Bruce Springsteen had no knowledge of this lawsuit, was not asked if he would participate as a named plaintiff and would not have agreed to do so if he had been asked," the singer's publicity firm, Shore Fire Media, said in a statement.
The ASCAP requires that an annual $2,700 fee be paid by bands or venues that wish to play songs for which it owns the rights.
According to MyFox New York, the ASCAP alleged that Connolly's had been playing copyrighted music without permission for more than two years and had ignored about 20 warnings of alleged misconduct.
Monday, February 1, 2010
Grammy Winners
Best performance of the night for me was Pink. That took guts. Beyonce was a show-stopper, as well. The MJ tribute in 3D hurt my eyes. Lady GaGa tries too hard to be outrageous. You had to know that Taylor Swift would win Album of the Year. Your mom like her. Here are your major category winners:
Best Female Country Vocal Performance: Taylor Swift, “White Horse”
Best Male Country Performance: Keith Urban, “Sweet Thing”
Best Country Performance By Duo or Group With Vocals: Lady Antebellum, “I Run To You”
Best Country Song: Liz Rose & Taylor Swift, “White Horse”
Best Rap Solo Performance: Jay-Z, “D.O.A. (Death of Auto-Tune)”
Best Rap Performance By A Duo Or Group: Eminem, Dr. Dre, 50 Cent, “Crack A Bottle”
Best Rap Song: Jay-Z, Rihanna, Kanye West, “Run This Town”
Best Rap Album: Eminem, “Relapse”
Best Female R&B Vocal Performance: Beyonce, “Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)”
Best Male R&B Vocal Performance: Maxwell, “Pretty Wings”
Best R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals: Jamie Foxx & T-Pain, “Blame It”
Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance: Beyonce, “At Last”
Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals: Jason Mraz & Colbie Caillat, “Lucky"
Best Male Pop Vocal Performance: Jason Mraz, "Make it Mine"
Best Song Of The Year: Beyonce, “Single Ladies”
Best Country Album: Taylor Swift, "Fearless"
Best New Artist: Zac Brown Band
Best Record of The Year: Kings of Leon, "Use Somebody"
Best Dance Recording: Lady Gaga
Best Female Pop Vocal Performance: Beyonce, “Halo”
Best Rap/Sung Collaboration: Jay-Z, Rihanna & Kanye West, “Run This Town”
Album Of The Year: Taylor Swift, "Fearless"
Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals: Black Eyed Peas, “I Gotta Feeling”
Best Rap Solo Performance: Jay-Z, “D.O.A. (Death of Auto-Tune)”
Best Rock Album: Green Day, 21st Century Breakdown”
Best Pop Vocal Album: Black Eyed Peas, The E.N.D.
Best Dance Recording: Lady Gaga, “Poker Face””
Best Female Country Vocal Performance: Taylor Swift, “White Horse”
Best Male Country Performance: Keith Urban, “Sweet Thing”
Best Country Performance By Duo or Group With Vocals: Lady Antebellum, “I Run To You”
Best Country Song: Liz Rose & Taylor Swift, “White Horse”
Best Rap Solo Performance: Jay-Z, “D.O.A. (Death of Auto-Tune)”
Best Rap Performance By A Duo Or Group: Eminem, Dr. Dre, 50 Cent, “Crack A Bottle”
Best Rap Song: Jay-Z, Rihanna, Kanye West, “Run This Town”
Best Rap Album: Eminem, “Relapse”
Best Female R&B Vocal Performance: Beyonce, “Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)”
Best Male R&B Vocal Performance: Maxwell, “Pretty Wings”
Best R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals: Jamie Foxx & T-Pain, “Blame It”
Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance: Beyonce, “At Last”
Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals: Jason Mraz & Colbie Caillat, “Lucky"
Best Male Pop Vocal Performance: Jason Mraz, "Make it Mine"
Best Song Of The Year: Beyonce, “Single Ladies”
Best Country Album: Taylor Swift, "Fearless"
Best New Artist: Zac Brown Band
Best Record of The Year: Kings of Leon, "Use Somebody"
Best Dance Recording: Lady Gaga
Best Female Pop Vocal Performance: Beyonce, “Halo”
Best Rap/Sung Collaboration: Jay-Z, Rihanna & Kanye West, “Run This Town”
Album Of The Year: Taylor Swift, "Fearless"
Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals: Black Eyed Peas, “I Gotta Feeling”
Best Rap Solo Performance: Jay-Z, “D.O.A. (Death of Auto-Tune)”
Best Rock Album: Green Day, 21st Century Breakdown”
Best Pop Vocal Album: Black Eyed Peas, The E.N.D.
Best Dance Recording: Lady Gaga, “Poker Face””
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